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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
2 days ago

Medication Take Back Information 💊

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
7 days ago

🚑❤️ New Classes Coming to Carroll Valley! ❤️🚑 Carroll Valley Parks & Recreation has partnered with Adams Regional EMS to bring life-saving education right to our community—at prices that can’t be beat! ✨ Whether you’re babysitting, caring for a loved one, volunteering, or just want to feel confident in an emergency, these classes are for YOU. ❤️ Adult/Child CPR & AED Certification 📅 Saturday, November 1 | 8 AM – 12 PM 💲 $25 | Only 20 spots available Gain certification through the American Health & Safety Institute. (Note: Certification is not for Medical Professionals!) 🩹 Community First Aid Training… Read more »

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
7 days ago

The Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove is hosting an Open House October 23, 2025 4-7pm at our office located at 440 Madison Street, Hanover, PA 17331.
This event is open to the public, and we’d love for everyone to stop by, meet our team, and learn more about the services we provide throughout our community. We’ll have light refreshments and drinks available.

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
7 days ago

🚑 FREE EMR Class – Starts December 1st! 🚑 Ready to begin your journey in emergency medical services or build on your current skills? Don’t miss this EMR course in Gettysburg — with tuition covered for qualifying participants! 📅 Dates: December 1, 2025 – February 12, 2026 🕕 Schedule: Mondays & Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Adams County Dept. of Emergency Services 230 Greenamyer Lane, Gettysburg, PA 17325 💰 Cost: Cost is covered with a signed 1-year agreement from a rural EMS service 📝 Register here: https://www.ehsf.org/form/emr-2025-12-gettysburg This is a fantastic opportunity to learn lifesaving skills, join… Read more »

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
7 days ago

Penn State Extension class in East Berlin
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Registration ends tomorrow evening for this free seminar! Learn how to keep your brain and body healthy as you age in this free seminar with Penn State Extension. Register here today or call us at 717-259-8848: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/east-berlin-area-community-center/shop/activities/6180754

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
8 days ago

Grief at the Holidays
Support is available

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
8 days ago

Open to the public. Be sure to register by October 21st

Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
10 days ago

Our Wellness Health Fair is tomorrow, Tuesday October 14, from 10am-2pm!! Here are the 12pm information sessions you can join! To register for an information session or vaccine, call us at 717-259-8848.
405 North Avenue, East Berlin

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
10 days ago

Medicine take back scheduled

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
12 days ago

Mental Health Hotlines
you are not alone

PA Support & Referral Helpline • 1-855-284-2494 (TTY: 724-631-5600)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline • Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line • Text PA to 741741
Veteran Crisis Line • Call 988 then Press 1
Disaster Distress Helpline • 1-800-985-5990
Trans Helpline • 877-565-8860

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
12 days ago

👉 ATTENTION LAW ENFORCEMENT SPOUSES 🎉The time is here! Jen Baney is so excited to announce that registration is open for the Grit and Grace Gathering 📅 Saturday March 28, 2026 8:00am-4:00pm, Gettysburg, PA What to Expect: 💙 Expert-led sessions with clinical leaders who walk this life too (current topics planned are mental health/trauma, relationship dynamics, sense of loss and maintaining identity, and self-care **attendees will have a chance to submit specific topic requests so agenda could change!) 🌿 Wellness activities (with a few surprises!) 🌞 Day-long retreat includes breakfast, lunch and afternoon treat 📚 Leave with increased knowledge, real… Read more »

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
13 days ago

October is ADHD Awareness Month!
Shared by Laurel Life

ADHD affects people of all ages — but with understanding, the right tools, and compassionate support, individuals can thrive.

Let’s work together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and celebrate the strengths that come with different ways of thinking.

#ADHDAwarenessMonth
#Neurodiversity #LaurelLife

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
13 days ago

Parenting can be challenging. Support is available. Get partnered with another parent for free.

Please reach out to us to be matched with another family who has been there and can provide support and guidance. Our services are free of charge, require no special referral, and the information you share with us is confidential.
#PeerSupport #ParenttoParentofPA
Visit http://www.parenttoparent.org for more information.

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
15 days ago

YOU’RE INVITED – Open House on October 25.
Have you wondered how exactly therapeutic horsemanship programs help people? Do you want to learn more about Shining Stars’ mission? Do you enjoy meeting horses?? If the answer to any of these questions is YES, join us for an Open House at the Shining Stars farm (3175 Old Harrisburg Road in Gettysburg) on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. RSVP to Ben at 717-451-8325 or ben@sstrmail.org. We hope to see you there!

Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
18 days ago

Registration is OPEN for October Parent Cafe! Click the link or scan the QR code below to register.
bit.ly/ParentCafeFall2025

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
20 days ago

Our friends at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community are hosting free memory screenings on Monday, October 20th from 9AM–12PM and 1-3PM.

To schedule your free screening, please contact Erin Nelson, Director of Memory Support, at (717) 624-5403 or visit http://www.crosskeysvillage.org/screening.

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
21 days ago

Snacktown RunFest 👟
Please note that due to the Snack Town Runfest event, there will be increased traffic and attendance in the area.

For safety reasons, traffic controllers will be on the race course from 8:00am-11:30am. We invite you to come out and cheer for the runners and join us for the post-race celebration!

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
22 days ago

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and we have several events planned to raise awareness and support survivors. Please help spread the word 📣

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Gettysburg Connection Staff
Gettysburg Connection Staff
23 days ago

💪 NEXTStep Martial Arts
Join us for our Bully Awareness Workshop.

👊 Be Aware • Be Mindful • Be Better
Saturday, October 11 at 11:30AM-12:30PM

🕘 Don’t miss our Open House before the workshop from 9:00–11:30 AM—meet our instructors, tour the school, and see what NEXTStep Martial Arts is all about!

🔗 Reserve your spot today: https://special.nextstepma.com/bully-awareness

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